Portal News · 2026-05-19 08:05 UTC

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#01Selling children to survive: Afghan fathers forced to make impossible choices

📍 BBC News

In Afghanistan today, a staggering three in four people cannot meet their basic needs.

🔗 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0q25dwj807o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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#02Here’s How Iran Could Respond to Renewed U.S.-Israeli Strikes

📍 NY Times World

In any new round of fighting, Iranian officials could adopt new tactics, including intensified strikes on neighbors and trying to close off a second strait.

🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/18/world/middleeast/iran-war-retaliation-options.html

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#03Infectious diseases such as hantavirus and Ebola becoming more frequent and damaging, say experts

📍 The Guardian

Pandemic report warns of growing global threat as health teams in Africa move to contain Ebola outbreak The world is becoming less resilient to outbreaks of infectious diseases, experts have warned, as health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda scramble to contain an ou...

🔗 https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/may/18/infectious-diseases-hantavirus-ebola-more-frequent-damaging-pandemic-outbreak

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#04Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties

📍 NPR

The Kremlin has said Putin and Xi plan to discuss economic cooperation between the two countries, but also "key international and regional issues."

🔗 https://www.npr.org/2026/05/19/g-s1-122775/putin-visits-china

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#05Lebanon and Syria reshape ties amid Israeli attacks and regional shifts

📍 Al Jazeera

Damascus and Beirut focus on sovereignty and cooperation, moving away from decades of Syrian dominance over Lebanon.

🔗 https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/5/19/lebanon-and-syria-reshape-ties-amid-israeli-attacks-and-regional-shifts?traffic_source=rss

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#06Belarus Rattles Europe With Drills Involving Russian Tactical Nukes

📍 ZeroHedge

Belarus Rattles Europe With Drills Involving Russian Tactical Nukes The Belarusian Defense Ministry announced Monday that its specialized military units have kicked off surprise combat drills specifically focused on the deployment and use of tactical nuclear weapons, which is a sign of yet more a...

🔗 https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/belarus-rattles-europe-drills-involving-russian-tactical-nukes

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#07Israeli forces storm Gaza-bound aid flotilla

📍 RT News

Israeli forces have seized 39 out of 51 boats of the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying aid for Gaza, the organizers have said Read Full Article at RT.com

🔗 https://www.rt.com/news/640156-flotilla-israel-gaza-cyprus/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

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#08South Korea Increases Purchases of Aluminum From Russia to Historic High

📍 Sputnik

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - South Korea increased purchases of raw aluminum from Russia to a record amount in April, with imports reaching almost $140 million, according to Sputnik calculations based on data from the Korean statistical service.

🔗 https://sputnikglobe.com/20260519/south-korea-increases-purchases-of-aluminum-from-russia-to-historic-high-1124146915.html

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#09Foreclosure crisis deepens: U.S. homeowners face mounting financial pressure as defaults surge for eighth straight month

📍 NaturalNews

(NaturalNews) Foreclosure filings rose for eight straight months through October, with a 19% annual jump and a 32% surge in bank repossessions. Soaring insur...

🔗 https://www.naturalnews.com/2026-05-18-foreclosure-us-homeowners-financial-pressure-defaults-surge.html

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#10Report: Sen. Cornyn Funded Islamic Group Linked to Planned Texas Muslim Community, Terrorism, Antisemitism

📍 Breitbart

Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) recently fell under media scrutiny for praising the American branch of Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW), a charity that the U.S. State Department, multiple banking institutions, and several other governments have severed ties with due to concerns of terrorism and antisemitis...

🔗 https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/05/18/report-cornyn-funded-islamic-group-linked-planned-texas-muslim-community/

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#11Vance touts manufacturing boom during speech in Missouri

📍 OANN

Vice President JD Vance touted the Trump administration’s efforts to revive American manufacturing and cut taxes during a visit to Missouri.

🔗 https://www.oann.com/newsroom/vance-touts-manufacturing-boom-during-speech-in-missouri/

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#12The President Who Cries War, Then Peace, Then War, by Ron Unz

📍 UNZ Review

The lad who inspired Aesop to write, “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” (also known as “The Shepherd Boy and the Wolf”), has grown up and is now President of the United States. Since February 28, 2026, Donald Trump has released 11 statements suggesting the war with Iran was over or that a negotiated deal i...

🔗 https://www.unz.com/article/the-president-who-cries-war-then-peace-then-war/

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#13CDC Didn’t Tell New York About Resident on Hantavirus-Plagued Cruise

📍 The Intercept

There’s no indication that the New Yorker had imminent plans to return to the U.S. But public health experts said the city and state still should’ve been informed. The post CDC Didn’t Tell New York About Resident on Hantavirus-Plagued Cruise appeared first on The Intercept.

🔗 https://theintercept.com/2026/05/15/cdc-new-york-hantavirus-cruise-exposure/

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#14Exploring Winning Betting Strategies In Blackjack

📍 Veterans Today

Exploring Winning Betting Strategies In Blackjack In the exciting world of online casinos, few are as alluring and intriguing as blackjack. Known for its blend of skill and chance, this thrilling card game has enthralled players for centuries. While mastering the basic rules and strategies of bla...

🔗 https://veteranstoday.com/2024/04/01/exploring-winning-betting-strategies-in-blackjack/

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#15What is The Great Replacement? – Questions For Corbett

📍 Corbett Report

I'm not sure if you've heard, but everyone's talking about The Great Replacement these days. So, what is the theory?

🔗 https://corbettreport.com/what-is-the-great-replacement-questions-for-corbett/

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